Contains information on the non-profit organizations with mandates to educate, and support, individuals diagnosed with cancer. Also contains web sites for non-profit organizations which raise money for Cancer treatment and research.
Recommended Resources
The Cancer Care provides free professional help to people with cancer through counselling, education, referral, and information about financial assistance.
http://www.cancercare.org/
Cancer Information and Support Society
Australian charitable information that provides cancer information and details on support groups. There are articles that explain different forms of cancer treatment and theories on the cause of the illness.
http://www.ciss.org.au/
The Cancer Project is an American organization that seeks to prevent cancer and help those who have the illness. You can find out about how nutrition can help you avoid cancer. The website also has a message from Sir Anthony Hopkins on cancer prevention. You can also submit your cancer questions to the website's experts and get good answers.
http://www.cancerproject.org
The Cancer Research Institute is a research organization that seeks to advance the science of immunology and develop cures for cancer. You can find out about the research undertaken by the Institutes's researchers and see how it has impacted the lives of patients. Patients can find education resources here which can help them better understand their cancer.
http://www.cancerresearch.org
Provides information for cancer patients and researchers in New Zealand. There is also extensive information available on cancer prevention and screening to help people limit the risks of getting this illness.
http://www.cancernz.org.nz/
The Cancer Survivors Network provides information, resources, first-person stories, and other support for cancer survivors and caregivers.
http://www.acscsn.org/
The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation is an organization that supports cancer research as well as education and awareness raising. You can also find out cancer treatments, diagnosis and cancer patient support groups. Carcinoid cancer is explained here as well as some of its common manifestations.
http://www.carcinoid.org
The Compute Against Cancer (CAC) program is an organization that seeks to use computers to research new ways of treating cancer. You can find out what kind of technology is used to develop new approaches to cancer treatment. You can also find out what non-profit organizations are participating in the CAC program.
http://www.computeagainstcancer.org
The Corporate Angel Network is a non-profit organization, which provides free plane transportation for cancer patients travelling to and from recognized cancer hospitals.
http://www.corpangelnetwork.org/
International Union Against Cancer
The International Union Against Cancer is a non-profit organisation with members and activities covering all aspects of cancer control and prevention.
http://www.uicc.org/
The National Cancer Institute is an American medical research organization. You can find cancer statistics, as well as funding opportunities for cancer research. The website also has information on current cancer trials currently in progress.
http://www.cancer.gov
The official website of of National Cancer Survivors Day, a service provided by the National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation, helps the public celebrate surviving cancer. The website also has a speaker's bureau where you can request a cancer survivor speak at events. The website also has merchandise you can order to show your support for cancer survivors.
http://www.ncsdf.org/
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship is a network of organizations, institutions, and individuals dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with all types of cancer.
http://www.canceradvocacy.org/
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) is a medical organization that has information on cancer research, treatments and other related information. The website also has information on employment opportunities for those who want to work on cancer issues and treatment.
http://www.nccn.org
Features information and the latest updates on an overnight event held by the American Cancer Society. Includes videos, spotlight stories, relay resources, society links and discussion forums.
http://www.relayforlife.org
University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center
The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center is a medical treatment organization that aspires to eliminate cancer through research, treatment and prevention. The website has information on clinical trials for new treatments of this illness. You can also find general information about different kinds of cancer.
http://www.mdanderson.org
